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A major new package of planning measures has been announced to help kick-start the UK economy. Commenting on the measures Michael Wellock, Kirkwells’ Managing Director said: “Given the state of the economy these measures have a hint of desperation about them, but now is not the time to quibble. Hopefully these measures will help to get development moving.” If a  planning problem is holding your project back get expert help call us on 01282 872570 or email. The measures include: Removing restrictions on house builders to help unlock 75 000 homes currently stalled due to sites being commercially unviable. Developers who can prove that council’s costly affordable housing requirements make the project unviable will see them removed. New legislation for Government … Continue reading